Develop comprehensive expertise in managing complex supply chains and logistics, while building strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills to effectively navigate and excel in global operations and supply chain management.
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The MBA programme will strengthen your leadership, strategic thinking and managerial capabilities, while providing you with a solid grounding in essential business functions. There are ten specialisations to choose from, including Artificial Intelligence, Finance & Accounting, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, and Healthcare Management. You can therefore tailor your degree to your career ambitions. Graduates are prepared for senior-level roles, armed with practical experience, advanced decision-making skills and the confidence to drive growth and transformation in any industry.
Our MBA with a specialisation in Supply Chain Management in Germany is designed to strengthen your ability to manage global value networks and prepare you for leadership roles in this dynamic field. You will develop key soft skills alongside a solid foundation in procurement, performance control, and strategic operations. You'll be able to:
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Capstone project
An MBA capstone project is the final step in many MBA programmes. Here, MBA students apply all that they have learnt by analysing a meaningful and strategic business question.
Germany, with its strong manufacturing sector and strategic location, has become a hub for supply chain management jobs. MBA with a specialisation in Supply Chain Management graduates in Germany are highly sought after in industries such as manufacturing, retail, logistics, and consulting. Here’s a glimpse of the opportunities available:
Supply Chain Manager
Your role will involve overseeing end-to-end supply chains, from procurement and production to shipment and delivery. Your role will involve identifying opportunities for optimisation, implementing cost-effective solutions and liaising with suppliers, manufacturers and distributors to ensure seamless operations.
Operations Manager
You will be responsible for planning and directing operations within the company. This may involve managing inventory, purchasing goods, selecting vendors and enhancing the efficiency of the production cycle. You will also collaborate with different departments to make strategic decisions regarding company operations and procedures.
Logistics Consultant
Your function would be to enhance the efficacy of a company's supply chain. This would involve working on strategic planning projects, such as redesigning the supply chain, outsourcing logistics activities and implementing new IT systems. Your expertise would be invaluable in helping businesses to remain efficient, agile and competitive.
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Further admission opportunities
Applicants with an undergraduate degree comprising 180 ECTS credits can compensate for missing ECTS credits (up to a maximum of 30 ECTS) for admission to the 90 ECTS MBA program by
(This work experience must be acquired after completing the undergraduate degree.)
Recognition of knowledge and abilities acquired outside of higher education is possible in principle.
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English language skills
We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
*Proof must not be older than two years.
Alternative ways to prove your English language skills:
Citizenship: If you are from a country where English is the official and educational language, your passport can serve as proof of English proficiency.
Cologne
IU of Applied Sciences
MBA in Supply Chain Management
Business & Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
MBA
English
IELTS: 6
TOEFL: 80
Cambridge certificate: B2
18 months / 3 semesters
01 Apr 2026
| Study mode | Workload | Duration | Cost per year | Total cost |
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Full-time | 18 months | 11,433$ | 17,150$ |
Experience world-class education in the heart of Germany’s capital. IU International University of Applied Sciences in Berlin combines innovative teaching, hands-on learning, and strong industry connections to prepare international students for global careers in business, technology, and beyond.
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